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Hi Honey – I'm Dead
''Hi Honey – I'm Dead'' is a 1991 Fox Network made-for-TV film starring Curtis Armstrong and Catherine Hicks. Plot summary Brad Stadler is a dishonest real estate developer who spends too much time at work. He cheats on his wife and has no time for son Josh's baseball games. God decides that Brad's time has come. After an accident at his construction site, he is given a new body and identity as Arnold Pischkin. A wisecracking angel named Ralph explains everything to Brad and that he must make up for his sins to go to heaven. Brad has to get used to his new life without money and good looks. He becomes the housekeeper for his widow and son. He becomes a better man by doing many good deeds. Cast * Curtis Armstrong as Arnold Pischkin * Catherine Hicks as Carol Stadler * Kevin Conroy as Brad Stadler * Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Josh Stadler *Robert Briscoe Evans as Noel * Harvey Jason as Dr. Jahundi * Jerry Hardin as Cal * Paul Rodriguez as Ralph, the angel * Gregory Itzin as Ph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alan Myerson
Alan Myerson (born July 1, 1940) is an American film and television director known for such projects as '' Private Lessons''. Career Myerson began working in theatre in New York City, then directing The Second City in Chicago. He co-founded the improvisational comedy troupe The Committee in San Francisco in 1963. He directed films in the 1970s and 1980s, and has directed over 200 television episodes for shows such as ''Ally McBeal'', ''Boston Public'', ''Friends'', ''Boy Meets World'', ''The Larry Sanders Show'', ''Picket Fences'', ''Miami Vice,'' ''Laverne & Shirley'', '' Rhoda'', ''The Bob Newhart Show'', and '' Busting Loose''. He has taught acting at UC Berkeley, SF State, and directing at Maine Media Workshops. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California, and has received nominations for Emmy, DGA, and CableACE awards. Personal life His has a son, Lincoln Myerson, who is an improvisational performer. Filmography As director *'' Steelyard Blues'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harvey Jason
Harvey Albert Jason (born 29 February 1940) is an English former actor and the co-owner of Mystery Pier Books, an independent book store that sells first editions. Career A character actor in films including '' Save the Tiger'', '' Oklahoma Crude'', '' The Gumball Rally'' and '' The Lost World: Jurassic Park'', he also played in dozens of TV roles in the 1970s and 1980s, including Pinky in '' Rich Man, Poor Man'' and Harry Zief in '' Captains and the Kings'', both made in 1976. Personal life Jason was born in London, the son of Marie Goldblatt and actor Alec Jason. He is married to actress Pamela Franklin, whom he met in 1970 while making the film ''Necromancy'', and with whom he has two sons. He is the proprietor of Mystery Pier Books in West Hollywood, California, which he operates with his son, Louis. They opened their shop and started listing on AbeBooks in 1998. A number of video interviews with Harvey Jason about his book store exist on YouTube, in particular a video m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1991 Films
The year 1991 in film involved numerous significant events. Important films released this year included '' The Silence of the Lambs'', '' Beauty and the Beast'', '' Thelma & Louise'', '' JFK'' and '' Terminator 2: Judgment Day''. Highest-grossing films The top 10 films released in 1991 by worldwide gross are as follows: Events *February 14 – '' The Silence of the Lambs'' is released and becomes only the third film after '' It Happened One Night'' (1934) and '' One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest'' (1975) to win the top five categories at the Academy Awards: Best Picture; Best Director ( Jonathan Demme); Best Actor (Anthony Hopkins); Best Actress ( Jodie Foster); and Best Adapted Screenplay ( Ted Tally). It is also the first, and to date only, Best Picture winner widely considered to be a horror film. * March 20 - Frank Mancuso Sr. leaves as the head of Paramount Pictures. * July 1 - Brandon Tartikoff is appointed as chairman of Paramount Pictures. * July 3 – '' Termin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1991 Television Films
It was the final year of the Cold War, which had begun in 1947. During the year, the Soviet Union Dissolution of the Soviet Union, collapsed, leaving Post-soviet states, fifteen sovereign republics and the Commonwealth of Independent States, CIS in its place. In July 1991, India abandoned its policies of dirigism, license raj and autarky and began extensive Economic liberalisation in India, liberalisation to its economy. This increased Economy of India, GDP but also increased income inequality in India, income inequality over the next two decades. A United Nations, UN-authorized coalition of the Gulf War, coalition force from 34 nations fought against Ba'athist Iraq, Iraq, which had Invasion of Kuwait, invaded and Kuwait Governorate, annexed Kuwait in the previous year, 1990. The conflict would be called the Gulf War and would mark the beginning of a since-constant American military presence in the Middle East. The clash between Republic of Serbia (1990–2006), Serbia and t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andre Rosey Brown
Andre Rosey Brown (February 7, 1956 – July 18, 2006) was an American film and television actor, police officer, and football coach. Life and career Brown was born in Rockford, Illinois. Before becoming an actor, he was a police officer for the Inglewood Police Department. He had attended Rocky Mountain College where he played football and supported himself by working as a jazz drummer. He then worked in law enforcement in Seattle and Los Angeles. Brown began his television career in 1985, appearing in the police procedural television series '' Hill Street Blues'', playing a wrestler. He began his film career in the television film ''The Return of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer'', where he got a call for the role of the tough-guy "Big Black Man", in 1986. In 1998, Brown retired from being a police officer for the Inglewood Police Department, where he served for 14 years. After retiring, he continued his film and television career. In the 1990s and 2000s, Brown appeared an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gregory Itzin
Gregory Martin Itzin (April 20, 1948 – July 8, 2022) was an American character actor of film and television best known for his role as U.S. President Charles Logan in the action thriller series '' 24''. Early life Itzin was born in Washington, D.C., the son of Evelyn Loretta (née Smith) and Martin Joseph Itzin. When he was in sixth grade, his family moved to Burlington, Wisconsin, where his father was mayor. Itzin originally intended to become a theater actor, receiving training at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. He acted on many stages across the country. Career Television Itzin first appeared on television as a contestant on Whew! in 1979, then in guest starring roles on various television shows like in the ''MacGyver'' episode "Final Approach" (1986). He received a Tony Award nomination for his role in the Pulitzer Prize–winning play '' The Kentucky Cycle''. In the movie ''Airplane!'', Itzin played Religious Zealot #1. He had a small role in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paul Rodriguez (actor)
Paul Rodriguez (born January 19, 1955) is a Mexican-American actor and stand-up comedian. Early life Paul Rodriguez was born in Culiacan, Sinaloa, to Mexican agriculture ranchers. His family migrated to Compton, California, where Rodriguez enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Iceland and in Duluth, Minnesota. Rodriguez was first assigned to Lackland AFB after completing training at Sheppard AFB, both in Texas. A1C Rodriguez worked in a Communications Center as a 29130 and had a Top Secret security clearance. He won Tops in Blue. He grew up in the Central Valley of Dinuba California and attended Dinuba High School. Career Television Rodriguez first appeared in '' a.k.a. Pablo'', a 1984 sitcom produced by Embassy Television for ABC, but the show was canceled after six episodes. He was a regular cast member of the 1988 sitcom ''Trial and Error'', but it was cancelled after only three episodes aired. Later in the same year he replaced Bob Eubanks as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jerry Hardin
Jerry Hardin (born November 20, 1929) is an American actor. Hardin has appeared in film and television roles, including the character nicknamed Deep Throat in ''The X-Files''. He has guest starred in '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'' and '' Star Trek: Voyager''. He amassed over 100 appearances in film and television and over 75 theatrical credits. They include '' The Rockford Files'', '' Roots: The Gift'', ''The Golden Girls'', '' Sliders'', '' Cujo'' (1983), '' Big Trouble in Little China'' (1986), '' Wanted: Dead or Alive'' (1987), ''Little Nikita'' (1988), '' The Firm'' (1993). Early life and education Hardin was born in Dallas, Texas on November 20, 1929. His father was a rancher, and Jerry spent his youth actively involved with his local church and performing in school plays. He attended Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, on a scholarship before going on to study at London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, graduating with an Acting (RADA Diploma) in 1953. He spe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company, LLC (commonly known as Fox; stylized in all caps) is an Television in the United States, American commercial broadcasting, commercial broadcast television broadcaster, television network serving as the flagship property of Fox Corporation and operated through Fox Entertainment. Fox is based at Fox Corporation's corporate headquarters at 1211 Avenue of the Americas in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, and it hosts additional offices at the Fox Network Center in Los Angeles and at the Fox Media Center in Tempe, Arizona. The channel was launched by News Corporation on October 9, 1986 as a competitor to the Big Three (American television), Big Three television networks, which are the American Broadcasting Company (ABC), the CBS, Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), and the NBC, National Broadcasting Company (NBC). Fox went on to become the most successful attempt at a fourth television network; it was also the highest-Nielsen ratings, rated free-to-air netwo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Curtis Armstrong
Curtis Johnathan Armstrong (born November 27, 1953) is an American actor. He is best known for playing the role of Booger in the '' Revenge of the Nerds'' films, Herbert Viola on the TV series '' Moonlighting'', Miles Dalby in the film '' Risky Business'', and record producer Ahmet Ertegun in the film '' Ray'' as well as for playing the role of Metatron on the TV series ''Supernatural.'' He is also known for providing his voice for such characters as Schmuley "Snot" Lonstein on the animated TV series ''American Dad!'' and Maru in the animated film '' Planes: Fire & Rescue'' in addition to portraying the title character on the animated TV series '' Dan Vs.'', Mr. Moleguaco in '' The Emperor's New School'', Ezekiel the Cockroach on '' Doom Patrol'', and Robot Default on '' Robot and Monster''. From 2013 to 2015, he served as the co-host of the TBS reality television competition series '' King of the Nerds''. Early and personal life Armstrong was born on November 27, 1953, in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Hayman
James Hayman, sometimes credited as Jim Hayman, is an American television producer, director and cinematographer. Career His credits include ''Judging Amy'', ''Ugly Betty'', ''Joan of Arcadia'', '' Kingpin'', ''The Sopranos'', '' Any Day Now'', '' ER'', '' Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'', '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'', '' Huff'', '' House M.D.'', '' The Client'', '' Murder One'', ''Texasville'', ''Northern Exposure'', '' Moon Over Miami'', ''Law & Order'', ''Harts of the West'', ''Class of '96'', ''Dangerous Minds'', ''One West Waikiki'', '' The Fosters'', '' NCIS: New Orleans'', '' NCIS: Hawaii'', and other series. Personal life Hayman is married to actress Annie Potts and is the father of two sons. He has a stepson from Potts' previous marriage. Awards and nominations Hayman has been nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards The Primetime Emmy Awards, or Primetime Emmys, are part of the extensive range of Emmy Awards for artistic and technical me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Karr
Gary Michael Karr (born November 20, 1941, in Los Angeles) is an American classical double bass virtuoso and teacher; he is considered one of the best bassists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Biography Although he comes from several generations of bassists, he was not encouraged by them to go into music. In an interview with '' ActiveBass'' magazine he said that he has no contact with the professional bassists in his family. After attending Fairfax High School and USC, Karr studied at the Aspen Music Festival and the Juilliard School, where his major teachers included Herman Reinshagen and Stuart Sankey. Karr's breakthrough came in 1962, when he was featured as a soloist in a nationally televised New York Philharmonic Young People's Concert, conducted by Leonard Bernstein. On that famous telecast, Karr performed " The Swan" from ''The Carnival of the Animals'' by Camille Saint-Saëns. Karr also recorded the piece with Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic. He has since a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
